As the fall music season kicks off at Bellingham’s New Prospect Theatre (NPT), the venue continues to present music that’s intriguing, creative, and unique. On a recent weekday evening, the Marty O’Reilly Trio treated an appreciative audience to songs steeped in traditional delta blues, folk, and gospel while simultaneously conveying a contemporary vibe.
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Live Review: Built to Spill @ 9:30 Club — 9/9/24
Plenty of anniversary tours have rolled across the country in recent years, but few have witnessed a band tweak its lineup to invoke its early-days sound.
But Built to Spill, led by the almighty electric guitarist and vocalist Doug Martsch, was thoughtful in its plans to celebrate 30 years since the release of There’s Nothing Wrong With Love. To do so, the band called in John McMahon, who played cello on the second Built to Spill record, considered by critics to be a defining indie rock album and an essential listen for all guitar enthusiasts.
Live Review: Manchester Orchestra @ The Fillmore Silver Spring — 9/7/24
Manchester Orchestra are currently on tour, celebrating the 10th anniversary of their album Cope. The celebration recently rolled into the DMV to The Fillmore Silver Spring. This was one of those amazing times where one of my kids was into the band and decided to go to the show, as well. You can’t ask for a better night than that!
Interview: Peter Frampton (@ Virginia Credit Union Live, 9/17/24)
Is there a rock guitar player more legendary than the masterful and classy Peter Frampton? Not in my personal opinion! And so it was wonderful to chat with the famous Englishman, who first became known for playing in Humble Pie and then conquered the music world as a young man with Frampton Comes Alive! (1976) and a string of hits including “Baby, I Love Your Way” and “Do You Feel Like We Do.”
Peter Frampton is currently on The Positively Thankful Tour, and among his upcoming concert dates is an appearance at Virginia Credit Union Live in Richmond, Virginia, on Sept. 17. Before the show, Parklife DC’s Mickey McCarter caught up with Peter Frampton for a chat about his guitars, touring with a muscle disease, his friendship with David Bowie, and his famous appearance on The Simpsons cartoon, among other matters.
Live Review: Rob Zombie @ Jiffy Lube Live (for Freaks on Parade Tour) — 9/10/24
Rob Zombie’s recent performance at Jiffy Lube Live as part of the Freaks on Parade Tour was a raucous, high-energy spectacle that showcased his blend of horror, metal, and theatricality.
Live Review: Alice Cooper @ Jiffy Lube Live (for Freaks on Parade Tour) — 9/10/24
Alice Cooper’s recent performance at Jiffy Lube Live was a thrilling display of shock rock theatrics and musical energy that perfectly showcased his legendary status in the world of rock. As part of the Freaks on Parade Tour with Rob Zombie, Ministry, and Filter, Alice Cooper brought his unique blend of theatricality and hard-hitting rock to an adoring crowd.
Live Review: Ministry @ Jiffy Lube Live (for Freaks on Parade Tour) — 9/10/24
Ministry’s recent concert at Jiffy Lube Live was part of the intense Freaks on Parade Tour, which also featured heavyweights Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper.
Live Review: Filter @ Jiffy Lube Live (for Freaks on Parade Tour) — 9/10/24
The Filter performance on Sept. 10 at Jiffy Lube Live kicked off the evening as part of the Freaks on Parade 2024 Tour, opening for Ministry, Alice Cooper, and Rob Zombie. Filter’s set, although relatively brief at 35 minutes, packed in fan favorites. One standout track was “(Can’t You) Trip Like I Do,” which ignited the crowd with its iconic fusion of industrial beats and alternative rock.
Live Review: Amen Dunes @ Black Cat — 9/6/24
Stripped down songs with no bass, no drums, no support of any kind — just one person with a guitar and a microphone. No other setting provides such a transparent view.
This sort of presentation can take unsuspecting ticketholders by surprise but can nevertheless prove to be an unforgettable and intimate experience. Such was the case the night of Sept. 6 for the fans who made their way to Black Cat in Washington DC, where they’d find Damon McMahon all by his self.
The musician behind the Brooklyn-born Amen Dunes, McMahon is out in promotion of the project’s sixth and newest record — Death Jokes — but in small clubs he’s been taking a different approach. He’s been splitting his sets, first sharing favorites from the Amen Dunes catalogue in solo acoustic form and then performing tunes from the new record with only a mic in his hand and a backing track.
Preview: Annapolis Baygrass Festival @ Sandy Point State Park — 9/21-9/22/24
Experience the Best of Music and Nature: Annapolis Baygrass Festival Unveils 2024 Lineup and Green Initiatives
Words by Dan Rozman
Photos by Mark Raker
The Annapolis Baygrass Music Festival is set to return to Sandy Point State Park on Sept. 21-22, 2024, bringing with it a potent mix of top-tier music and environmental stewardship. Now in its second year, this festival is quickly becoming a standout event on the Mid-Atlantic music scene, offering attendees a chance to enjoy world-class bluegrass and Americana while supporting Chesapeake Bay conservation efforts.